Rainbow Trout Stocked · 50 plants · last May 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Rocky Lake fishing
Rocky Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, and Coho Salmon on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1953, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 21, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 59
- Since 1953
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 7.8 in
- Elevation
- 156 ft
Fish at Rocky Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 50 plants · last May 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Steelhead Stocked · 5 plants · last August 1, 1958 Last stocked August 1, 1958 · 5 plants
Steelhead species guide
Coho Salmon Stocked · 4 plants · last May 10, 1995 Last stocked May 10, 1995 · avg 3.1 in · 4 plants
Coho Salmon species guideHow Rocky Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 33 years between 1953 and 2026.
Fish stocked in 1953
12,225
Fish stocked in 1954
7,160
Fish stocked in 1955
10,930
Fish stocked in 1956
23,150
Fish stocked in 1957
18,000
Fish stocked in 1958
25,000
Fish stocked in 1961
7,250
Fish stocked in 1971
23,600
Fish stocked in 1992
11,700
Fish stocked in 1993
11,932
Fish stocked in 1994
12,775
Fish stocked in 1995
2,900
Fish stocked in 1996
3,946
Fish stocked in 1998
1,986
Fish stocked in 1999
2,903
Fish stocked in 2000
2,971
Fish stocked in 2001
4,982
Fish stocked in 2002
1,740
Fish stocked in 2003
1,846
Fish stocked in 2004
1,732
Fish stocked in 2005
773
Fish stocked in 2006
396
Fish stocked in 2007
2,068
Fish stocked in 2008
1,800
Fish stocked in 2009
5,210
Fish stocked in 2010
2,209
Fish stocked in 2012
1,385
Fish stocked in 2013
1,987
Fish stocked in 2014
1,217
Fish stocked in 2015
999
Fish stocked in 2016
993
Fish stocked in 2017
1,013
Fish stocked in 2018
1,005
Fish stocked in 2019
1,052
Fish stocked in 2020
1,973
Fish stocked in 2021
986
Fish stocked in 2022
1,007
Fish stocked in 2023
1,029
Fish stocked in 2024
2,507
Fish stocked in 2025
1,858
Fish stocked in 2026
903
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 903 | 10.5 in | report |
| May 13, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,858 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 21, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,507 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 24, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,029 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 4, 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,007 | 9.9 in | report |
| May 29, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 986 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 6, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,973 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 10, 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,052 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 12, 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,005 | 9.8 in | report |
| May 22, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,013 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 17, 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 993 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 18, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 999 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 11, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,217 | 8.5 in | report |
| July 17, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 8.2 in | report |
| June 13, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,487 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 23, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,385 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 11, 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 2,209 | 5 in | report |
| June 26, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 2,700 | 5.8 in | report |
| May 27, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 2,510 | 5.4 in | report |
| May 28, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 6.4 in | report |
| June 5, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,068 | 6.4 in | report |
| June 7, 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 396 | 10.6 in | report |
| May 25, 2005 | Rainbow Trout | 773 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 19, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,732 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 14, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 1,846 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 10, 2002 | Rainbow Trout | 1,740 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 29, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 2,075 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 18, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 925 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 10, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,982 | 9 in | report |
| May 12, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,434 | 9 in | report |
| May 12, 2000 | Rainbow Trout | 1,537 | 9 in | report |
| May 14, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,244 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 13, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,659 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 14, 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 1,986 | 6.7 in | report |
| July 1, 1996 | Rainbow Trout | 3,946 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 10, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 2,900 | 3.3 in | report |
| July 7, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 6,875 | 2.1 in | report |
| May 10, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 5,900 | 3.1 in | report |
| July 20, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 5,870 | 2.1 in | report |
| May 12, 1993 | Coho Salmon | 6,062 | 3.1 in | report |
| May 11, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 11,700 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 25, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 23,600 | – | report |
| August 7, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | – | report |
| August 7, 1961 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | – | report |
| August 1, 1958 | Steelhead | 5,000 | – | report |
| July 16, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| June 18, 1958 | Rainbow Trout | 18,000 | – | report |
| June 8, 1957 | Rainbow Trout | 18,000 | – | report |
| October 8, 1956 | Steelhead | 2,000 | – | report |
| October 8, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | – | report |
| October 8, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | – | report |
| October 8, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| August 20, 1956 | Steelhead | 7,360 | – | report |
| July 19, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 1,030 | – | report |
| July 19, 1956 | Rainbow Trout | 9,760 | – | report |
| August 23, 1955 | Steelhead | 10,930 | – | report |
| July 14, 1955 | Rainbow Trout | 0 | – | report |
| August 14, 1954 | Steelhead | 7,160 | – | report |
| June 26, 1953 | Rainbow Trout | 12,225 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Big Lake, AK
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
From Mile 52.3 Parks Hwy, 3.3 mi west on Big Lake Rd and 0.5 mi right on Beaver Lake Rd to Rocky Lake State Recreation Site: campsites, toilets, water, picnic sites, day-use parking fee and a hardened gravel launch. Most of the 59-acre lake's shoreline is private.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Rocky Lake?
Fishing Rocky Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 50 of 59 plants on record, ahead of Steelhead and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 21, 2026, averaging 8.3 in. Steelhead was last stocked August 1, 1958. Coho Salmon was last stocked May 10, 1995, averaging 3.1 in.
When is Rocky Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 21, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1953, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 33 years between 1953 and 2026.
How big are the fish stocked at Rocky Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.3 in. Coho Salmon average 3.1 in.
How do you get on Rocky Lake?
The nearest town is Big Lake, AK. Facilities include restrooms and camping. From Mile 52.3 Parks Hwy, 3.3 mi west on Big Lake Rd and 0.5 mi right on Beaver Lake Rd to Rocky Lake State Recreation Site: campsites, toilets, water, picnic sites, day-use parking fee and a hardened gravel launch. Most of the 59-acre lake's shoreline is private.
Which lakes near Rocky Lake were stocked more recently?
Big Beaver Lake (1.9 mi), Little Beaver Lake (2.4 mi), and Homestead Lake (3.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Big Beaver Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Little Beaver Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Homestead Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.